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SUMMARY:GROZNY BLUE (formerly Silver Strike) by Cimmerians
DESCRIPTION:GROZNY BLUE hosted by Cimmerians.\nWas named Silver Strike
 . Changed.\nI don't know why, and it doesn't matter.\nNow it's a Russi
 an OP! Spetznaz!\nNorth Truckee Area.\n$10 field donation.\nBegins at 
 0800 hours.\nSaturday, January 16th, 2010\n\nJAN 1994 - The First Batt
 le of Grozny was the Russian Army's invasion and subsequent conquest o
 f the Chechen capital, Grozny, during the early months of the First Ch
 echen War. The attack lasted from December 1994 to March 1995. The ini
 tial assault resulted in very high federal casualties and an breakdown
  of morale in the Russian forces. Heavy usage of Spetznaz units broke 
 the back of the Chechen forces. This Cimmerian OP will focus on a key 
 battle for the Shushskaya power station. Initially occupied and system
 atically destroyed by a Chechen strike team and re-taken by Spetznaz. 
 This key power station supplied Grozny with power. The Battle of Grozn
 y caused enormous destruction and casualties amongst the civilian popu
 lation and saw the heaviest bombing campaign in Europe since World War
  II.\n\nAs always we expect operators to do their best to wear a milit
 ary uniform.\n\nThe Corps will be RUSSIAN:\nUniforms:\nRussian: Woodla
 nd patterns, Russian camo, ACU\nChechen militia: OD, snow, mixed other
 s\n\nOperations on Snow: Be advised that this is a snow OP. Snow shoes
  are very helpful. Skiis are also useful.\n\nChow: There will be a com
 munal boiling pot for your hot lunch.\n\nRegister: Send a registration
  email to register@cimmerians.net\n\nVidoe Refs –\nWatch the vids an
 d get pumped…\n\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PKS7Po-4sQ\n\nhttp:
 //www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjDt57s5Keo\n\n\nThis is an operation in sno
 w. Snow shoes and waterproof clothing are highly recommended. We will 
 have a significant amount of patrolling and movement to do on the snow
 . As many operators can attest, snowshoe are very useful.\n\n\n\nBelow
  is the Cimmerians \"Snow Lessons\", for insights into operations in S
 now.\n\nSnow Ops: Lessons Learned\nVehicles:\nEach vehicle should have
  a good,\nfull-sized shovel, an ice scraper for the windows, and of co
 urse, be mechanically sound for cold weather.\nFootwear:\nI noticed th
 at most operators made due wearing their combat boots. While their fee
 t may not have stayed dry and warm, I believe more appropriate footwea
 r would have specialty snow boots. They feature all rubber bottoms tha
 t have a super-wide footprint, which is more stable, sinks less with e
 ach step, and dryerfor walking in the snow. A few pairs of thick polyp
 ropylene socks are essential!\nClothing:\nSimply stated, Goretex is th
 e most essential item there is. Every operator without proper clothing
  became completely soaked, and at that point, misery becomes your play
 mate.\nLong underwear should be worn and when used with the proper clo
 thing on the outside is perfect.\nGloves:\nThin insulated gloves are r
 ecommended for during the OP, and a thicker pair for travel.\nPolyprop
 ylene hat, pullovers and neck gaiter:\nThese are needed for warmth and
  insulation, both while operating and in camp. This miracle material i
 s the best for warmth, even if you get damp or wet.\nSnowshoes:\nSnows
 hoes are an aid to combat ops in the snow. The newer style, aluminum f
 ramed devices are lightweight, easy to wear and use, are inexpensive, 
 and allow the operator to enjoy much of his normal walking mobility- e
 ven in the deepest, freshest snow. On slopes and mixed terrain it's no
  problem- they provide excellent traction and stability. The advantage
  guys with snowshoes have over those without is; the operator who choo
 ses to eschew this essential piece of equipment for snow ops is settin
 g himself up to be floundering, slow-moving, self-actuated shooting ta
 rget.\n\nWith a modest investment in the above-described equipment and
  clothing, operators can enjoy many years of comfortable operating in 
 the snow.\n\nFor more information visit https://airsoftbattleground.ni
 ng.com/events/grozny-blue-formerly-silver
DTSTART:20100116T080000Z
DTEND:20100117T075900Z
CATEGORIES:cimmarions, event
LOCATION:Near Truckee, Calif/Nevada
WEBSITE:http://www.cimmerians.org
URL:http://www.cimmerians.org
CONTACT:
ORGANIZER:Cimmerians
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